Week 3 prep football previews, livestream links and predictions
After going 12-7 in pick in Week 1, we rebounded nicely by going 14-4 in Week.
That brings our year-to-date pick percentage to a solid .703.
But that 14-4 felt a little bit hollow considering that one of the miss was a big clank — picking against Prairie which went on to win 56-0.
Aiming to do better in Week 3.
La Center (1-1) vs. Kalama (0-2)
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Chinook Stadium, Kalama
What: Non-league game
Livestream: None
Last week: La Center beat Woodland 21-6; Kalama lost to Castle Rock 28-8.
Last meeting: Kalama 32, La Center 26, Sept. 17, 2021.
Game notes: The Wildcats’ offensive line dominated the line of scrimmage last week, opening the way for Jalen Ward and quarterback Tru Feldman. Ward has rushed for 209 yards and three touchdowns in two games, while Feldman has rushed for 185 yards and three touchdowns. Kalama’s much-smaller defensive line will face a big challenge. The Chinooks have scored just eight points in their first two games combined.
Prediction: La Center 34, Kalama 6
Kentlake (1-1) vs. Evergreen (2-0)
When: 4:30 p.m. Friday
Where: McKenzie Stadium, Vancouver
What: Non-league game
TV: Cable Ch. 27.
Livestream: Evergreen Public Schools YouTube channel.
Last week: Kentlake lost to Mount Rainier 14-13; Evergreen beat Hockinson 33-21
Last meeting: First meeting
Game notes: Kentlake rolled past Franklin of Seattle 28-6 in Week 1 before falling short last week. Jayden Crace passed for 123 yards and rushed for 40 yards and TD in last week’s win over Hockinson. Shaudez Grant rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown. The Plainsmen also got Jonathan Landry back after a summer injury.
Prediction: Evergreen 27, Kentlake 7
Stevenson (1-1) vs. Fort Vancouver (0-2)
When: 5 p.m. Friday
Where: Kiggins Bowl, Vancouver
What: Non-league game
Livestream: None.
Last week: Stevenson beat Columbia-White Salmon 13-0; Fort Vancouver lost to Hoquiam 49-28
Last meeting: First meeting.
Game notes: Stevenson’s defense played much better last week after being routed by King’s Way in Week. The Bulldogs’ offense, however, has been outscored by its offense. Linebacker Joey Connell has two touchdowns to the Bulldogs offense’s one. That provides an opportunity for Fort Vancouver QB Kaeleb Cvitkovich, who has thrown for 534 yards and seven TDs in the first two games. Evan Mendez has been Cvitkovich’s favorite target. Mendez has 21 catches for 341 yards and 4 TDs
Prediction: Fort Vancouver 21, Stevenson 6
Meridian (1-1) vs. King’s Way Christian (2-0)
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: Preece Memorial Stadium, King’s Way Christian HS, Hazel Dell.
What: Non-league game
Livestream: King’s Way Christian Athletics Facebook page
Last week: Meridian lost to Chelan 27-8; King’s Way Christian beat Ilwaco 40-8.
Last meeting: First meeting.
Game notes: Coming off a 6-4 season in the difficult Northwest Conference, Meridian has split its first two games – routing Granite Falls in Week 1 before falling to Chelan last week. The Trojans committed six turnovers against Chelan. Still, the Trojans figure to give King’s Way its first big test of 2022. King’s Way QB Brayden Schiefer has passed for 637 yards and nine touchdowns in two games. Jamison Duke is coming off a big game with 240 all-purpose yards with TD receptions and an interception return for a score.
Prediction: Meridian 27, King’s Way Christian 20
Union (0-2) vs. Mountain View (1-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: McKenzie Stadium, Vancouver
What: Non-league game
TV: Cable Ch. 28.
Livestream: Evergreen Public Schools YouTube channel.
Last week: Union lost to Yelm 46-6; Mountain View beat Ridgefield 26-20 3OT
Last meeting: Union 35, Mountain View 21, Sept. 10, 2021
Game notes: Union has lost two games, but those losses were wildly different. The Titans rolled up 427 total yards of offense in Week 1 vs. Eastlake, but was held to 33 net yards in their loss to Yelm. Bouncing back will be the key for Union. Union coach Rory Rosenbach is 6-0 against Mountain View. QB Mitch Johnson has been the spark plug of Mountain View’s offense, passing for 253 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for 148 yards and one touchdown.
Prediction: Union 28, Mountain View 15
Battle Ground (1-1) vs. Prairie (2-0)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: District Stadium, Battle Ground HS, Battle Ground
What: Non-league game
TV: Cable Ch. 29.
Livestream: BGTV YouTube Channel
Last week: Battle Ground beat Centralia 41-6; Prairie beat Hudson’s Bay 56-0.
Last meeting: Prairie 40, Battle Ground 7, Nov. 5, 2021.
Game notes: Battle Ground QB Kameron Spencer passed for 203 yards and two touchdowns to help the Tigers snap an 18-game losing streak with an impressive win at Centralia last week. Prairie dominated Hudson’s Bay in all phases last week. RB Alex Ford has 100-yard games in each game this year. He has rushed for 268 yards and four touchdowns this season. The Falcons are shooting for their second 3-0 start since 1985 (the other being 2019).
Prediction: Prairie 35, Battle Ground 17
Heritage (0-2) vs. East Valley-Yakima (2-0)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Earl Barden Stadium, East Valley High School, Yakima
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Heritage lost to Stadium 32-0; East Valley beat Naches Valley 16-0.
Last meeting: First meeting.
Game notes: East Valley-Yakima is 2-0 and posted a pair of shutouts. But both wins came against 1A teams (Quincy and Naches Valley). Now the 2A Red Devils will take on the 3A Timberwolves. But Heritage’s offense has struggled to put points on the board, scoring just six points in two games.
Prediction: East Valley 20, Heritage 12
Tumwater (2-0) vs. Kelso (2-0)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Schroeder Field, Kelso HS, Kelso
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Tumwater beat North Kitsap 8-6; Kelso beat Capital 47-14
Last meeting: Tumwater 22, Kelso 19, Oct. 3, 2003
Game notes: After rolling past Burlington-Edison 34-7 in Week 1, Tumwater turned to its defense to win last week. A first-quarter safety proved the difference. Kelso has also played stellar defense this season and sophomore quarterback Tucker Amrine played much better in Week 2 than Week 1, passing for 277 yards and four touchdowns. How will the young QB respond to Tumwater’s pressure?
Prediction: Tumwater 19, Kelso 13
Hockinson (1-1) vs. Ridgefield (0-2)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Ridgefield HS, Ridgefield
What: 2A Greater St. Helens League game
Livestream: Ridgefield Athletics YouTube channel
Last week: Hockinson lost to Evergreen 35-22; Ridgefield lost to Mountain View 26-20 3OT
Last meeting: Ridgefield 35, Hockinson 0, Sept. 17, 2021
Game notes: Ridgefield has given Logan DeBeaumont and Brayden Malella each a shot to earn the No. 1 QB job in the first two weeks. DeBeaumont has passed for 283 yards and four touchdowns, while Malella has thrown for 266 yards and no touchdowns. Hockinson’s Jarod Oldham has passed for 447 yards and four touchdowns. The Spudders’ defense played much better last week, giving up just 14 points in four quarters to Mountain View. That could be the difference.
Prediction: Ridgefield 28, Hockinson 17
Mark Morris (2-0) vs. Columbia River (1-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: John O’Rourke Field, Columbia River HS, Vancouver
What: 2A Greater St. Helens League game
TV: Cable Ch. 27.
Livestream: Vancouver Public Schools YouTube channel
Last week: Mark Morris beat Astoria (Ore.) 28-6; Columbia River lost to Skyview 41-13.
Last meeting: Mark Morris 35, Columbia River 17, Sept. 17, 2021.
Game notes: Last season, the Monarchs’ ground attack gave River problems. This year, Mark Morris can still grind it out. Deacon Dietz has 206 yards and 3 TD rushing. But the Monarchs are also a threat through the air. Kellen Desbiens is 20 of 28 for 256 yards and three TDs. River’s offense is sparked by QB Adam Watts, who has rushed for 127 yards and 1 TD and thrown for 220 yards and 3 TDs.
Prediction: Mark Morris 28, Columbia River 26
Washougal (1-1) vs. Woodland (1-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Beaver Stadium, Woodland HS, Woodland
What: 2A Greater St. Helens League game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Washougal lost to Toppenish 48-22; Woodland lost to La Center 21-6.
Last meeting: Washougal 41, Woodland 0, Sept. 17, 2021.
Game notes: Washougal’s Holden Bea has been very good in the opening weeks, passing for 637 yards and nine touchdowns. But the Panthers have been relying too much on his arm and feet. Bea has 82 of Washougal’s 124 rushing yards on the season. Woodland’s ability to keep Bea off the field will be key. Sophomore Elijah Andersen has 161 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Justin Philpot has six catches for 100 yards.
Prediction: Washougal 28, Woodland 13
R.A. Long (0-2) vs. Hudson’s Bay (1-1)
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Kiggins Bowl, Vancouver
What: 2A Greater St. Helens League game
Livestream: None.
Last week: R.A. Long lost to Franklin Pierce 40-21; Hudson’s Bay lost to Prairie 56-0.
Last meeting: R.A. Long 28, Hudson’s Bay 12, Sept. 17, 2021.
Game notes: Aizik Rothwell had an impressive debut at quarterback for R.A. Long with 353 yards and three touchdowns. But the Lumberjacks’ struggles running the ball reveal their struggles up front. All of the good feelings from Bay’s Week 1 win was flushed away in a 56-0 loss to Prairie. Still, Mateo Varona remains a bright spot, rushing for 150 yards in the first two week. The Eagles’ will look for a bounce-back game from Dean Castillo this week. But the big difference for Bay could be on the line.
Prediction: Hudson’s Bay 24, R.A. Long 20
Elma (1-1) vs. Castle Rock (2-0)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Castle Rock HS, Castle Rock
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Elma lost to Cascade Christian 55-20; Castle Rock beat Kalama 28-8.
Last meeting: Castle Rock 52, Elma 14, Sept. 27, 2019
Game notes: Elma had a 20-7 win over Centralia in Week 1. Isaac Phillips runs for 82 yards in Week 1 as the Eagles forced three turnovers. QB Stephen Ibsen has been the central cog in the Castle Rock attack, rushing for 262 yards and four TDs and passing for 134 yards and two TDs.
Prediction: Castle Rock 27, Elma 7
Columbia-White Salmon (0-2) vs. Montesano (1-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Montesano HS, Montesano
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Columbia-White Salmon lost to Stevenson 13-0; Montesano beat Aberdeen 29-0.
Last meeting: Montesano 53, Columbia-White Salmon 0, Sept. 17, 2021.
Game notes: The offense has struggled to get going in the opening two weeks for Columbia-White Salmon. QB Wesley White has rushed for 103 yards and Petey Schlegel has rushed for 79. However, White has passed for 53 yards. Montesano looks to be as strong as it has traditionally been. Not good news for the Bruins.
Prediction: Montesano 48, Columbia-White Salmon 6
Life Christian (0-1) vs. Seton Catholic (1-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Seton Catholic HS, Vancouver
What: Non-league game
Livestream: None.
Last week: Life Christian was idle; Seton Catholic beat Goldendale 39-20
Last meeting: First meeting.
Game notes: Life Christian of Tacoma opened the season with a 20-0 loss to Salem Academy of Oregon. Last week’s game vs. Clover Park was postponed because of poor air quality. Seton Catholic freshman Kolten Gesser stepped in for an injured Joe Callerame last week and threw for three touchdowns. Receiver Ryker Ruelas is off to a solid start. So is the defense, which held Rochester to nine points in Week 1 and shut down Goldendale enough for the offense to take a 39-0 lead in the third quarter.
Prediction: Seton Catholic 33, Life Christian 13
Skyview (1-1) vs. Bothell (1-1)
When: 3 p.m. Friday
Where: Pop Keeney Stadium, Bothell
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required).
Last week: Skyview beat Columbia River 41-13; Bothell beat Central Kitsap 40-7.
Last meeting: First meeting.
Game notes: Skyview’s rugged non-league schedule continues with a trip to Pop Keeney to face Bothell, which fell 21-13 to a tough O’Dea team. MIngo Lemley and Xavier Ahrens are two names to watch. Skyview’s Jake Kennedy has passed for 431 yards and six touchdowns in two games. He has also rushed for 125 yards. The Storm have gotten off to slow starts in each of their first two games, with big second halves. They will want to avoid that against Bothell.
Prediction: Bothell 28, Skyview 17
Camas (0-2) vs. Lincoln (2-0)
When: 4 p.m. Saturday
Where: Lincoln Bowl, Lincoln HS, Tacoma
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Camas lost to Glacier Peak 34-28; Lincoln beat Skyline 35-27.
Last meeting: Camas 24, Lincoln 14, Sept. 6, 2019
Game notes: Camas rebounded very nicely in almost knocking off Glacier Peak last week. Glacier Peaks is ranked No. 2 in Class 4A. Camas QB Taylor Ioane has thrown for 434 yards and five touchdowns. Trenton Swanson has 11 catches for 175 yards and three touchdowns. Titan Brody has rushed for 112 yards. Lincoln had a 28-21 win over Auburn RIverside in Week 1. The Abes are led by QB Gabarri Johnson, a University of Missouri commit. Drake Granberry is his top target. Granberry had four catches for 114 yards and two TDs last week.
Prediction: Camas 38, Lincoln 34
